General Drug Information and Indications

Iron/B-vitamin/folic acid oral supplement for horses and cats; treatment of nutritional anemia and deficiencies. Oral iron and B-vitamin supplement (ferrous sulfate + folic acid + B-complex + niacin). Mechanism: iron provides substrate for hemoglobin synthesis; folic acid and B12 support erythropoiesis; B-vitamins support red blood cell metabolism. For treatment of iron-deficiency anemia and nutritional supplementation. Key information Vitamin/iron supplement liquid. Store at room temperature. Administer by mouth or added to feed. Contains iron — avoid overdose. Stains if spilled.

How to Give this Medication

Oral liquid: administer directly into mouth via syringe or mix into food. Administer with food to reduce GI adverse effects. Store at room temperature; protect from light. If a dose is missed Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you forget a day, simply resume the normal schedule the next day. Missing an occasional dose of this supplement is unlikely to cause harm.

Side Effects

GI: dark stools (iron — expected, harmless), mild GI upset. Iron toxicity with significant overdose. Generally well tolerated at labeled doses.

Precautions

For animals Monitor for GI signs. Dark feces expected (iron). Avoid excessive supplementation. Separate iron from tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones. For people handling this medication Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Keep out of reach of children. If accidental ingestion occurs, contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Iron/B-vitamin supplement — iron stains. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

Overdose

Contact your veterinarian. Iron-containing supplement — overdose causes GI signs and iron toxicosis. Contact vet if large excess given.

Lixotinic Gal dosage forms

ProductStrengthFormSizeType
LIXOTINIC GAL——1Commercial

Sources

This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual (merckvetmanual.com); Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (Plumb, D.C., app.plumbs.com)